Stravinsky was the most celebrated and probably most frequently used composer for dance of the twentieth century.

The aim of this research project was to produce a chronological, annotated listing of dances/ballets set to his music in order to obtain a more complete, up-to-date picture of the role played by his music in dance.

A secondary aim was to use it as a source for analysing trends in choice and manner of setting of Stravinsky's music for dance.

A further aim was to establish the layout of the database in terms of fields and search facilities that would be useful as a model for other databases.

The database currently contains entries on 1,218 dances, by 682 choreographers, set to 99 compositions by Stravinsky. Dances are grouped under choreographer, score, company and country (in the form of short and long listings). Entries also cover partial usage of scores and uses of Stravinsky composition within collage musical constructions.

Since the intensive period of the project was completed in December 2002, there has been no systematic collecting and recording of data on works premiered after that date, however the growth of the database continues very positively, on receipt of firm data evidence.

Accompanying the database is an introduction to the project and a guide to its methodology.

'Stravinsky the Global Dancer' is geared towards both music and dance scholars, enthusiasts and members of the profession and, though emphasising productions until 2003, it offers ongoing interactive opportunities.

Contact: Stephanie Jordan - s.jordan AT roehampton.ac.uk